We stayed at Bellsmith Lake in
2005, and at Vick Lake in
2006. The flight out was
great and the mid-week service
of supply runs and ice
replenishment was great. The
cabins are well insulated and
the showers were appreciated
after a day on the water! We
had both lakes to ourselves,
which was perfect! All the
equipment is well maintained
and back-up motors are
available, along with the
extra boat. The security of
having a two-way radio was
also appreciated. The staff
are all helpful and friendly
and for two years now I can't
think of one negative thing to
say. Mattice Lake Outfitters
is a first class operation and
well worth the long drive from
our place in Oak Creek,
Wisconsin. We hope to have
the opportunity to visit
Armstrong in the future and
fly-out with these great folks
again. Vick Lake is larger
and has more area to explore
than Bellsmith, but both have
lots of fish, and we never
came back to the cabin with an
empty fish basket! Thanks!
Chris and Rosie
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I can personally attest to the
quality of fishing,
accomodations, and service
that Mattice Lake Outfitters
(MLO) offers.
I've fished Vick, Pringle (3
years), and Ogoki Reservoir (2
years) with them. Each of the
cabins were clean, well
thought out, and very
functional.
The fishing was fantastic at
each lake. Pringle and Ogoki
were better for walleyes than
was Vick, but Vick is great
for numbers of pike with good
overall size. On both Pringle
and Ogoki our average walleyes
were in the 19"-21" range.
Very thick and healthy fish.
95% of our fish are caught
without live bait.
Don, Annette, Yolanda, Jason
and Austin are fantastic hosts
and will make sure that your
trip is a good one. All of
the pilots that I have ever
flown with through MLO have
been professional, safe, and
thorough.
I plan to continue to use MLO
whenever the opportunity
presents itself, and recommend
them to anyone without
hesitation.
quality of fishing,
accomodations, and service
that Mattice Lake Outfitters
(MLO) offers.
I've fished Vick, Pringle (3
years), and Ogoki Reservoir (2
years) with them. Each of the
cabins were clean, well
thought out, and very
functional.
The fishing was fantastic at
each lake. Pringle and Ogoki
were better for walleyes than
was Vick, but Vick is great
for numbers of pike with good
overall size. On both Pringle
and Ogoki our average walleyes
were in the 19"-21" range.
Very thick and healthy fish.
95% of our fish are caught
without live bait.
Don, Annette, Yolanda, Jason
and Austin are fantastic hosts
and will make sure that your
trip is a good one. All of
the pilots that I have ever
flown with through MLO have
been professional, safe, and
thorough.
I plan to continue to use MLO
whenever the opportunity
presents itself, and recommend
them to anyone without
hesitation.
Stuart Smith- Guest
We have been going to Mattice
Lake Outfitters since 1992 and
are always impressed by the
quality of service and
friendly, helpful family that
runs the operation.
They are extremely dependable
and consistent year after
year.
Lake Outfitters since 1992 and
are always impressed by the
quality of service and
friendly, helpful family that
runs the operation.
They are extremely dependable
and consistent year after
year.
Paul Pritchard- Guest
If you are looking for a first
class outfitter, excellent
fishing and top
notch accomodations, Don
Elliot and his crew at Mattice
Lake
Outfitters is your best
choice.
I have been fishing the bush
since 1968. I've flown in,
hiked in
and driven to remote camps
from Wawa, White River, Nakina
and
Armstrong, Ontario as well as
points in between. Some trips
great,
some trips not so great, but
none of the trips surpass
Mattice Lake
Outfitters. that is why I
return year after year.
Most importantly, Don makes
you feel like family. No
request is
ignored. If it is important to
you then it is important to
Don.
Don Elliot strives to insure
that each trip is handled as
if it were
the trip of a lifetime, and in
some cases it is. All
facilities are
vigilantly attended to and
kept in the best of shape.
Extra boats,
motors, fuel, firewood and ice
are readily availble. Don has
even
been known to fly in a bottle
of whisky when supplies became
critically low.
The fishing is fabulous.
class outfitter, excellent
fishing and top
notch accomodations, Don
Elliot and his crew at Mattice
Lake
Outfitters is your best
choice.
I have been fishing the bush
since 1968. I've flown in,
hiked in
and driven to remote camps
from Wawa, White River, Nakina
and
Armstrong, Ontario as well as
points in between. Some trips
great,
some trips not so great, but
none of the trips surpass
Mattice Lake
Outfitters. that is why I
return year after year.
Most importantly, Don makes
you feel like family. No
request is
ignored. If it is important to
you then it is important to
Don.
Don Elliot strives to insure
that each trip is handled as
if it were
the trip of a lifetime, and in
some cases it is. All
facilities are
vigilantly attended to and
kept in the best of shape.
Extra boats,
motors, fuel, firewood and ice
are readily availble. Don has
even
been known to fly in a bottle
of whisky when supplies became
critically low.
The fishing is fabulous.
Skip Bilbey- Guest
Visited Whitewater Lake in
1994 and have returned 12
times since. Don and Annette
run a first class operation.
Their aircraft are works of
art and all equipment and
accomodations are unsurpassed.
Our group are avid fisherman
and the fact that we have
returned so many times says it
all, even stayed for two full
weeks one year!
1994 and have returned 12
times since. Don and Annette
run a first class operation.
Their aircraft are works of
art and all equipment and
accomodations are unsurpassed.
Our group are avid fisherman
and the fact that we have
returned so many times says it
all, even stayed for two full
weeks one year!
Lanny Davies- Guest
I happened to run into an old
High School friend at a
Pittsburgh Steelers Game, and
all he could talk about –
other than the Steelers—was
this great fishing experience
he had with an outfitter in
Canada. He had been back
several times and was sold on
the relationship he had built
with the outfitter. Both of
us turned 50 years old last
summer within weeks and my
friend commented “would it not
be great to share that
occasion while fishing for
Walleye in Canada.” Well, five
months later, we were sitting
in the red and black De
Havilland Beaver, piloted by
owner Don Elliot, of Mattice
Lake Outfitters.
From first day to last day, it
was the experience of a
life-time.
I highly recommend the
professional outfitter
services of Don Elliot and his
team. We had great service.
The cabin was tip-top shape,
the boats were well
maintained, Ice was serviced
in during our stay (before we
woke) and the fishing was one
word -- FANTASTIC.
We saw eagles most of the days
on the water. On our very
last day of fishing – we
landed over 70 walleye and a
dozen or two muskies; the
single best day of fishing in
my life. They hit everything
we threw into the water. It
was like making a hole-in-one
your last time out at golf,
just before you put the clubs
away for the winter, you dream
all winter long on getting
back out there.
I have been dreaming all
winter about heading back and
will definitely do it with my
sons and friend again. Don
Elliot is a great down to
earth guy…just make sure you
book soon…they have plenty of
satisfied repeat customers.
High School friend at a
Pittsburgh Steelers Game, and
all he could talk about –
other than the Steelers—was
this great fishing experience
he had with an outfitter in
Canada. He had been back
several times and was sold on
the relationship he had built
with the outfitter. Both of
us turned 50 years old last
summer within weeks and my
friend commented “would it not
be great to share that
occasion while fishing for
Walleye in Canada.” Well, five
months later, we were sitting
in the red and black De
Havilland Beaver, piloted by
owner Don Elliot, of Mattice
Lake Outfitters.
From first day to last day, it
was the experience of a
life-time.
I highly recommend the
professional outfitter
services of Don Elliot and his
team. We had great service.
The cabin was tip-top shape,
the boats were well
maintained, Ice was serviced
in during our stay (before we
woke) and the fishing was one
word -- FANTASTIC.
We saw eagles most of the days
on the water. On our very
last day of fishing – we
landed over 70 walleye and a
dozen or two muskies; the
single best day of fishing in
my life. They hit everything
we threw into the water. It
was like making a hole-in-one
your last time out at golf,
just before you put the clubs
away for the winter, you dream
all winter long on getting
back out there.
I have been dreaming all
winter about heading back and
will definitely do it with my
sons and friend again. Don
Elliot is a great down to
earth guy…just make sure you
book soon…they have plenty of
satisfied repeat customers.
Mike (Pierres friend)- Guest
Don,
We have been coming to your
outfitting service since 2000
or 2001. After we picked
your service and made our
reservations we all had ideas
as to what we wanted ( hoped
for ) from you and the fishing
trip. You exceeded all of our
expectations. Your hospitality
is top notch. I don't know if
you remember our first trip or
not. While at camp our truck
developed a flat tire. Jason
had it fixed and ready to
go
when we got back. As if the
experience is not enough to
bring us back the extra
mile
you went was the clencher.
The planes are clean and the
pilots experienced. The boats
are nice size and the
motors well maintained. The
cabin was
perfect and situated in such a
place the sunsets were
magnificent.
But the fishing was out of
sight! I've watched my son
catch northerns topwater on a
beautiful sunny afternoon.
We watched an eagle dive for
fish the same day. An awesome
sight!
We have also see moose,
beavers and otters.
Can't wait till August. See
you then.
We have been coming to your
outfitting service since 2000
or 2001. After we picked
your service and made our
reservations we all had ideas
as to what we wanted ( hoped
for ) from you and the fishing
trip. You exceeded all of our
expectations. Your hospitality
is top notch. I don't know if
you remember our first trip or
not. While at camp our truck
developed a flat tire. Jason
had it fixed and ready to
go
when we got back. As if the
experience is not enough to
bring us back the extra
mile
you went was the clencher.
The planes are clean and the
pilots experienced. The boats
are nice size and the
motors well maintained. The
cabin was
perfect and situated in such a
place the sunsets were
magnificent.
But the fishing was out of
sight! I've watched my son
catch northerns topwater on a
beautiful sunny afternoon.
We watched an eagle dive for
fish the same day. An awesome
sight!
We have also see moose,
beavers and otters.
Can't wait till August. See
you then.
Jerry West- Guest
An outfitter who truly cares
about his customers. The
facilities and equipment are
top notch. The price is fair.
The fishing is outstanding.
Every year since 1991, our
group has caught hundreds
(really thousands, but most
won't believe this) of
walleyes. Last year I caught
my biggest northern; 44
inches.
This is one of those "once in
a lifetime trips" for many,
that we have found a way to do
every year.
about his customers. The
facilities and equipment are
top notch. The price is fair.
The fishing is outstanding.
Every year since 1991, our
group has caught hundreds
(really thousands, but most
won't believe this) of
walleyes. Last year I caught
my biggest northern; 44
inches.
This is one of those "once in
a lifetime trips" for many,
that we have found a way to do
every year.
Gordie Schmitz- Guest
I have been using Mattice for
the last four years. After
staying in their newer cabins
with the showers and beautiful
views, I can not even think of
using another outfitter. The
lakes are great for walleye
and northern fishing and the
boats and motors are always in
good condition. I can't wait
to get back there this year
for another week on a new
lake.
the last four years. After
staying in their newer cabins
with the showers and beautiful
views, I can not even think of
using another outfitter. The
lakes are great for walleye
and northern fishing and the
boats and motors are always in
good condition. I can't wait
to get back there this year
for another week on a new
lake.
Sharie Hansen- Guest
